Alfred Lemaire
1859 - 1894
1859 - 1894
Alfred Francis Lemaire was born in Edgware Road, London, on April 19, 1859.
Alfred Francis Lemaire was born in Edgware Road, London, on April 19, 1859.
Weighing under 5 stone, he was often in demand to partner the lightweights and rode many winners. They included several major handicaps: the Stewards Cup, Wokingham, Ebor, Chester Cup, Ayr Gold Cup and Manchester November Handicap.
Weighing under 5 stone, he was often in demand to partner the lightweights and rode many winners. They included several major handicaps: the Stewards Cup, Wokingham, Ebor, Chester Cup, Ayr Gold Cup and Manchester November Handicap.
He also rode in France and Germany.
He also rode in France and Germany.
In 1893, Alfred met with a serious accident in Germany. He died in Austria the following August, aged 35.
In 1893, Alfred met with a serious accident in Germany. He died in Austria the following August, aged 35.
His major wins were:
His major wins were:
1878: Stewards Cup – Midlothian
1878: Stewards Cup – Midlothian
1878: Ebor Handicap – Caerau
1878: Ebor Handicap – Caerau
1878: Ayr Gold Cup – Sutler
1878: Ayr Gold Cup – Sutler
1879: Wokingham Handicap – Philippine
1879: Wokingham Handicap – Philippine
1882: Chester Cup – Prudhomme
1882: Chester Cup – Prudhomme
1882: Manchester November Handicap – Boswell
1882: Manchester November Handicap – Boswell